Originally released in 2015 back in Japan, Sion Sono’s fantastical dramedy Love & Peace has finally made its way to NYC thanks to the Japan Cuts festival. This genre mash-up is part mus... Read more
I know I mentioned last week that my favorite festival in the city would be kicking off in a few weeks, but I’d be lying if I said Japan Cuts wasn’t on equal footing with the NYA... Read more
Imagine, if you will, if West Side Story was set in what appears to be a post-apocalyptic Tokyo, a grunge looking city reminiscent of The FP mixed with the fighting spirit and collective gan... Read more
This review was originally posted last summer during the NYAFF, the blu-ray features review is the only new addition to the article. This film came in at number two on my top 10 of 2014 list... Read more
Ever wanted to know what West Side Story might look like if it was made by Sion Sono? Well, imagine everyone is Japanese, they’re rapping and there is no filter on violence or raunchy... Read more
As we continue to storm on and transition from the NYAFF to Japan Cuts, there are still a few titles which are co-presented by both festivals, one of which is Sion Sono’s crazy love letter t... Read more
It’s easy to get lost in the vast number of Asian films that are being screened throughout the summer thanks to the New York Asian Film Festival, but don’t forget that one of the... Read more
My favorite time of the year is back and no I’m not talking about summer. I’m talking about the return of the New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) which is launching right after... Read more
While it’s not the most original of titles (I’d prefer one with a subtitle than the number ‘2’), I’m happy to hear that the trio of companies that worked togeth... Read more
Well this is something I definitely haven’t seen yet. Studios, directors and actors are always trying to find new ways to get a project going, the latest craze being kickstarter to ge... Read more
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